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- Age range 15 to 99

Highlights
- Explore historic Kochi and its Chinese fishing nets
- Experience a traditional Kathakali dance performance
- Ride the scenic toy train through the Nilgiri Mountains
- Search for wildlife on a safari in Mudumalai National Park
- Discover the ancient temples and carvings in Mamallapuram
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Kochi
- Day 2 Kochi
- Day 3 Conoor
- Day 4 Ootacamund – Conoor
- Day 5 Mudumalai National Park – Bandipur
- Day 6 Mysore
- Day 7 Mysore – Overnight train
- Day 8 Mamallapuram
- Day 9 Puducherry
- Day 10 Madurai
- Day 11 Periyar
- Day 12 Periyar
- Day 13 Kerala Backwaters
- Day 14 Kochi
- Day 15 Kochi
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services

Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,478
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
7 hours
Response rate
92%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Sharon· January 17th, 2025Not one of Intrepid's better trips. There was a lot of travel involved with most stays only being one night. The hotels weren't great, with lots of issues. The minibuses used were quite crammed, especially when the tour was at capacity. Overall, I enjoyed southern India, especially the day trip on the houseboat. I just think that this tour could have been done better.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your experience on your recent Southern India trip, Sharon. We are sorry to hear that it did not met your expectations with the accommodation, itinerary and transport but pleased to hear you enjoyed your time on... Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- IPIan· March 15th, 2024Great tour! Excellent itinerary, good hotels and well paced. Our leader, Garima, was highly professional and friendly.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHey Ian, thanks for sharing your feedback! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed yourself! Looking forward to having you join us on another tour soon!Trip date: February 2024
- Annette· February 25th, 2023Extremely good tour, especially because our guide Thilip was excellent, knowing so much about the country and always willing to answer all our questions. Even the program is filled with various highlights, he always found something extra.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThanks so much for your review Annette! We're so pleased to hear that Thilip did a wonderful job taking care of you and your fellow travellers. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring Southern India with us and look forward to welcoming you on... Show moreTrip date: February 2023
- SHSusana· February 4th, 2020Fantastic tour and amazing experience with guide Abhi!! Lots of one night stays which enables you to get around to see lots of places yet also a couple of 2night stays allowing you to settle in more at a few locations. Had a bonus 2 stays with pools which came in handy as the constant temperature during January was hot and humid aside from the nights spent up in the amazingly beautiful tea plantations. Bring plenty of deet and a light warm jacket or coat. Transport to and from airport is easy to book yourself and will save you a lot of money. Uber is available from most Indian airports just make sure you sort your sim card out at the airport 1st and have them activate it before you leave the airport. Vodafone will do this for you. If you are lucky to get Ahbi as your guide then you are on good hands and will enjoy the south of IndiaShow moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThanks so much Susana!Trip date: January 2020
- Elise· October 22nd, 2019The tour was great, a varied, full & interesting itinerary. Great!Show moreTrip date: October 2019
- ASarah D· September 18th, 2019I have travelled with Intrepid on several occasions and find their itineraries well thought out, value for money and responsible to the people and countries visited.Show moreTrip date: December 2018
- AChristine M· September 18th, 2019I had a fantastic experience that was largely due to the skills and talents of AfsharShow moreTrip date: December 2018
- AChantelle H· September 18th, 2019Excellent itinerary - good range of activities - good balance of time ""off"" and activity. Afshar was excellent - ensured that everyone in the group was looked after Feel like I've had a really authentic Indian experienceShow moreTrip date: December 2018
- AAlexander G· September 18th, 2019Exceptional service; fun way to combine travelling and meeting peopleShow moreTrip date: December 2018
- AKimberley S· September 18th, 2019GReat leader - Parikshit Rawat - and smart itineraryShow moreTrip date: December 2018
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